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SUMMARY:February Fine Arts & Open House
DESCRIPTION:*Fine Arts will be from 1-3 pm ($10 Admission) Then a Public Open House will follow from 3-5 pm ($5 Admission for Ages 12+\, Under 12 are Free) Also\, if you pay the $10 admission for the Fine Arts portion\, your open house is FREE.\n\nAbout our Featured Poet\, Debbi Brody\nDebbi Brody conducts poetry workshops and readings throughout the USA to writers age five through ninety-five. She publishes frequently in regional and national and international literary journals and anthologies. Her first collection\, “Portraits in Poetry\,” (Village Books Press\, Oklahoma\, 2006)\, as well as her chapbook\,”FreeForm” are out of print. Her recent chapbooks\, “Awe in the Muddle”\, “Walking the Arroyo” and her 2015 collection “In Everything Birds\,” which won a Margaret Randall Book Prize for Poetry (Village Books Press\, Oklahoma\, 2015) are available through artqueen58@aol.com.\n\n\nAbout our Featured Musicians\, The Millikin Flute Trio\n\nErica Edwards is from Taylorville\, Illinois. She is an Instrumental Music Education and Flute Performance major\, and is also pursuing a Conducting Certificate. Erica is involved in the Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra\, the Millikin Symphonic WindEnsemble\, Millikin Eidolan Ensemble\, and the Millikin Flute Choir. She also works as the social media chair for the Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble and as an instructor for flute and piano through the Millikin Community Arts Academy. After her time at Millikin\, Eric is going to graduate school for Flute Performance. She then plans on finding a teaching job in the Chicago area while maintaining a steady flow of auditions.\n\nAshlee Marin is a sophomore at Millikin University studying Music Education and Special Education. She is Vice President of the Flute Society\, a member of Sigma Alpha Iota\, a member of Dissonance Acapella\, a member of the Millikin Symphonic Winds Ensemble\, and a member of Millikin’s Flute Ensemble. Ashlee is a first-generation student of immigrants who came from Mexico\, and music has been a big part of her culture and life. She is the oldest of 7 siblings\, with the oldest of her younger brothers having autism. She has learned to love everything about music andstudents\, especially special education. Ashlee’s dream is to have a small band comprising special education students.\n\nMatilda Newport\, from Sheboygan Wisconsin\, is currently a freshman instrumental performance major at Millikin University. She has been playing the flute for about eight years\, and is currently performing in Millikin’s symphonic wind and flute ensembles. As a performance major\, she hopes to have a future focused on performing in symphonies and pit orchestras
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/february-fine-arts-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Homestead all dressed up for Christmas at our Christmas Open House on Sunday\, December 21st from 1-3 PM! This a free event with free refreshments! If we get bad weather within a few days of the event\, be sure to check our Facebook page for any udpates or possible cancellation. We hope to see you!
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/christmas-open-house-3/
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SUMMARY:Cookies and Carols at the Homestead / Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Homestead all dressed up for Christmas\, in the evening when the lights glow! Join in singing Christmas carols with the Memory Keepers Chorus\, all while you enjoy some cookies\, all for Free! (Donations always accepted!)
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/cookies-and-carols-at-the-homestead-christmas-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 83rd Illinois\, Wyatt Earp\, John Wayne and the Unique Historical Connections of the Civil War in Western Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eugene Watkins will present from 1-2 pm and then from 2-4 pm there will be a public open house. $5 admission per person. Those who attend the presentation do not need to pay for the open house. For this special\, one-day event\, a number of Civil War artifacts will be on display in our History Room\, on loan from the Macon County History Museum!\n\nABOUT DR. WATKINS\nDr. Watkins holds a PhD in United States history\, focusing on the Early Republic\, from the University of Toledo\, a MA in Civil War and Reconstruction from the University of Richmond and a BA in United States History from Millikin University. He worked for the Ohio Historical Society at its Fort Meigs site for about five years and then became director of Old Fort Madison in Fort Madison\, IA\, where he worked for about fifteen years. Dr. Watkins has been the Pattee Executive Director of the Warren County History Museum in Monmouth\, IL for the past two years.\n\nThe 83rd Illinois\, Wyatt Earp\, John Wayne and the Unique Historical Connections of the Civil War in Western Illinois.\n\nDr. Watkins’ lecture will use the experiences of the 83rd Illinois\, an infantry regiment recruited heavily from Warren County\, as a window to highlight unique people and events in the Civil War associated with Illinois\, that many times go unnoticed in the larger picture of that great conflict’s story.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/the-83rd-illinois-wyatt-earp-john-wayne-and-the-unique-historical-connections-of-the-civil-war-in-western-illinois/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House & Announcement of Winners!
DESCRIPTION:Come tour the Homestead\, see some beautiful Fine Art and find out the winners of the first annual Lucien Kapp Art Competition! No Admission Cost\, but a recommended donation of $5 per person. \n 
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/open-house-announcement-of-winners/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House & Fine Art Display (Vote for Your Favorite!)
DESCRIPTION:Come and see the Homestead when it is FILLED WITH FINE ART from area artists! There will be an open house on Saturday\, July 26 and Sunday\, July 27th from 2-4 pm on both days. This is the first annual Lucien Kapp Art Competition and YOU get to vote on YOUR favorite work of art. There is a $5.00 admission for every visitor (all ages) and ALL AGES get to vote! Proceeds go to the preservation of the Homestead. This will be a truly special event! Then later in August we will have another open house to unveil the winners! We will be giving away $1\,000 in prizes\, and artists have until June 30th to enter. More details can be found here: https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/lucienkapp
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/open-house-fine-art-display-vote-for-your-favorite/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House and Fine Art Display (Vote for Your Favorite!)
DESCRIPTION:Come and see the Homestead when it is FILLED WITH FINE ART from area artists! There will be an open house on Saturday\, July 26 and Sunday\, July 27th from 2-4 pm on both days. This is the first annual Lucien Kapp Art Competition and YOU get to vote on YOUR favorite work of art. There is a $5.00 admission for every visitor (all ages) and ALL AGES get to vote! Proceeds go to the preservation of the Homestead. This will be a truly special event! Then later in August we will have another open house to unveil the winners! We will be giving away $1\,000 in prizes\, and artists have until June 30th to enter. More details can be found here: https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/lucienkapp
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/open-house-and-fine-art-display-vote-for-your-favorite/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House for Historic Preservation Week
DESCRIPTION:During Historic Preservation Week\, come to our FREE Open House\, tour the Homestead\, and check out our new exhibit\, The History of Lace!\n\n\n\nLace! From the 1500’s through the end of the 1800’s lace was the way to show your wealth and sophistication! Dive into the History of Lace exhibit at the Millikin Homestead and learn about construction techniques\, style development across different countries\, the economic role and the revival of forgotten hand crafts in the early and mid-twentieth century. See examples of handmade needle (point) lace and bobbin lace. Delve into the role of Irish Crochet lace\, as it recaptured early Venetian Rose Point Lace\, to survive the Irish Potato Famine.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/open-house-for-historic-preservation-week/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead - Event 4 of 4
DESCRIPTION:This is our 4th and final part of this series! We will feature local educator and poet\, Ron Lybarger\, and local musician\, Colleen Hillyer! Admission is $10 per person. There will be a short intermission in between segments as well as light refreshments. After the event there will be a free open house for anyone who attended the event!\n\n\n\nRon Lybarger has been a Decatur Public School Language Arts teacher for 20 years. He has sponsored and facilitated the Veritas Creative Writing Club at Eisenhower High School for the past 16 years as well as coached Poetry Out Loud contestants for the past 13 years. He enjoys writing poetry and cultivating growth in his students.\n\nPoetry is the language of souls and that “soulspeak” creates a wonderful communion of minds and hearts.\n\nNature and Relationships are my often muses. Exemplifying the Love of God is my passion and speaking Life and Truth into situations and trauma is my mission.\n\nColleen Hillyer\, a Decatur native\, earned her Bachelor of Music from Millikin University\, a Master of Music from West Virginia University\, and did postgraduate coursework at Shenandoah University\, all with a concentration in flute performance. She has had the privilege to study with renowned flutists\, including Mr. Jonathan Snowden (Royal Philharmonic)\, Dr. John McMurtery (NYC Opera)\, Dr. Francesca Arnone\, Mr. Bernard Goldberg (Pittsburgh Symphony)\, Dr. Francis Lapp Averitt (Maryland Symphony) and Dr. Laurie Glencross. Colleen is working on a master’s in education from the University of Mary.\n\nColleen teaches instrumental music at St. Teresa High School and has served on faculty at Lincoln Land Community College\, Our Lady of Lourdes and Holy Family Catholic Schools. She is a freelance musician in Central Illinois and often performs with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. When not performing\, Colleen maintains an active flute studio\, promotes educational opportunities for kids\, serves on the Board of Directors of the Decatur Choral Society\, is an advisor for the Millikin University and University of Illinois Chapters of Alpha Chi Omega. She is married to her husband\, Ed\, and they enjoy hanging with their dogs Avery\, Buoy and Splash.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-event-4-of-4/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:JMH Annual Meeting Featuring Author\, Dr. Robert Sampson
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our annual meeting to usher in a new year at the Homestead and hear from our featured guest\, Dr. Robert Sampson! Be here by 6:00 pm so that you don’t miss anything! Here is more information regarding Dr. Sampson:\n\nBob Sampson is a former newspaper reporter who lived in Decatur for 50 years. He earned his Ph.D. in history at the University of Illinois and taught at Millikin University for 20 years. His first book\, John L. O’Sullivan and His Times\, was published in 2003 and his latest book earlier this year. Sampson served as a member and for two years as chair of the Macon County Board.\n\nSampson has published several articles in academic journals touching on 19th century events and persons in Decatur. The first addressed the 1894 Pullman Strike and Decatur’s role in it\, including a brief appearance by James Millikin. Civil War era politics in Decatur and Macon County were addressed in an article tracing the political transformation of the area\, including the mobbing of an editor at the intersection of Main and Water streets\, the struggles of the city’s only Democratic-leaning paper\, and the rough\, no-holds-barred practices of the era’s journalism. Decatur played a role in the rise of base ball (as then spelled) in Illinois beginning in 1865 and a tournament in 1867 in what is now Fairview Park revealed serious fault lines in the game’s image. His remarks will draw upon all this research and new efforts on James B. Shoaff\, a colorful editor who once served as Decatur’s mayor.\n\nA first-ever history of early baseball in Illinois\, Ballists\, Dead Beats\, and Muffins adds the Prairie State game’s unique shadings and colorful stories to the history of the national pastime.\n\nBaseball’s spread across Illinois paralleled the sport’s explosive growth in other parts of the country. Robert D. Sampson taps a wealth of archival research to transport readers to an era when an epidemic of “baseball on the brain” raged from Alton to Yorkville. Focusing on the years 1865 to 1869\, Sampson offers a vivid portrait of a game where local teams and civic ambition went hand in hand and teams of paid professionals displaced gentlemen’s clubs devoted to sporting fair play. This preoccupation with competition sparked rules disputes and controversies over imported players while the game itself mirrored society by excluding Black Americans and women. The new era nonetheless brought out paying crowds to watch the Rock Island Lively Turtles\, Fairfield Snails\, and other teams take the field up and down the state.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/jmh-annual-meeting-featuring-author-dr-robert-sampson/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead - Event 3 of 4
DESCRIPTION:In our 3rd part of this 4-part series\, we feature the Dean of Liberal Arts from Richland Community College\, Danielle Patricio\, and harpist Stefanie Pansch. Admission is $10 per person. There will be a short intermission in between segments as well as light refreshments. After the event\, all those in attendance will be able to tour the Homestead for FREE!\n\n\n\nDanielle Patricio\, editor of “The Forgotten Life of Sarah Grady” and granddaughter to author\, Mary Lynn\, is a proud Decatur native. She taught composition\, literature\, and creative writing at Millikin University\, and now serves her beloved community as Dean of Liberal Arts at Richland Community College.\n\nStefanie Pansch is a musician by night and a cartographer by day. She has performed at a variety of occasions across Central Illinois including weddings\, church services\, high teas\, and parties. In 2024 she gave a recital as part of the Fine Arts at the Homestead series. A Decatur native\, her journey with bowed strings began at Parsons Elementary School with Mrs. Diana Rai\, and her harp journey began at the Decatur Public Library with their copy of The Harp by Roslyn Rensch. She currently studies with Julia Jamieson\, and she enjoys exploring unusual harp repertoire. She plays the violin and the cello in addition to the harp\, and she also enjoys growing orchids and doing a variety of crafts.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-event-3-of-4/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead - Event 2 of 4
DESCRIPTION:In our 2nd part of this 4-part series\, we feature local author and poet\, Anastasia Lindsey\, local student poets from the first ever Decatur-Wide High School Student Poetry Competition\, and George Virgil\, President of the Barn Colony Artists! Artwork will be on display! Admission is $10 per person. There will be a short intermission in between segments as well as light refreshments. After the event\, all those in attendance will be able to tour the Homestead for FREE!\n\n\n\nAnastasia Lindsey is an award-winning author & poet who published her first work of poetry\, a book called OCEAN\, in 2022 that explores topics of grief\, the healing journey\, pain\, trauma\, self-discovery\, the transformational power of love\, and is filled with many pages that include self-care activities for the reader to reflect and rest. She takes pride in launching herself into our unique and diverse world\, to create poetic masterpieces that help us heal our hearts. Her soul is poured into her work and connects humanity\, one poem at a time. She is also a photographer\, singer\, creative\, and artist.\n\nAfter Anastasia reads\, we will feature three local student poets who won prizes during the first ever Decatur-wide high school student poetry competition in the fall of 2024.\n\nThe Barn Colony Artists have been going strong for decades\, fostering the appreciation of art in our community. In the fall of 2024\, Barn Colony Artists conducted a Plein Air event and painted local Decatur landscapes and landmarks. Those paintings will be on display at the Homestead and George Virgil\, president of the group\, will be speaking about the artwork and the group itself.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-event-2-of-4/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead - Event 1 of 4
DESCRIPTION:In the first of our 4-Part Series\, this event will feature Millikin Music Majors and a Millikin Alumnus! Admission is $10 per person. There will be a short intermission in between segments as well as light refreshments. After the event\, all those in attendance will be able to tour the Homestead for FREE!\n\n\nThe Eidolan Woodwind Ensemble is the premier woodwind chamber ensemble at Millikin University and is comprised of the top students from their respective studios at the nomination of their teacher.\n\nEidolan Woodwind TrioIsabel Rimovsky\, fluteBradley Rossbach\, clarinetTabitha Barowsky\, bassoon(Claire Taylor\, faculty coach)\n\nAll three musicians participate in the Millikin Wind Symphony Ensemble\, Millikin-Decatur Orchestra\, and their respective instrument groups (flute/clarinet/bassoon ensembles)\n\nIsabel RimovskyFlute Performance major/ history minor (2025) Besides Eidolan\, MSWE\, MDSO\, and Flute Ensemble\, she is a member of the Flute Society\, Saturday Knights (a group for table-top role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons)\, and Gregory (Millikin’s tap dance group).\n\nBradley RossbachMusic Education\, Instrumental Emphasis (2026) Besides Eidolan\, MSWE\, MDSO\, and Clarinet Quartet\, he is a member of the Jazz Band and coaches the Decatur Youth Symphony Clarinet Ensemble\n\nTabitha BarowksyHonors student\, BA Music\, English Studies\, Writing minor\, Jazz Certificate (2025) Besides Eidolan\, MSWE\, MDSO\, and Bassoon Ensemble\, she is in Jazz Combo II\, Collage Publications (Lead Editor)\, Pi Beta Phi\, Panhellenic Council (President)\, Student Affairs Assistant to Greek Life and Culture\, Council of Student Advisors\, Big Blue Ambassador\, Big Blue Influencer\, Senior Student Experience Ambassador\n\nJim Wilkerson\, Local Author & Poet\n\nJim Wilkerson is a lifelong Decatur resident\, a graduate of Mt. Zion High School and Millikin University. He is Director of Marketing at Vieweg Real Estate & Better Homes and Gardens Service First. He is Vice President of the James Millikin Homestead\, Inc.\n\nJim published a book of poetry about his time at Millikin entitled “Millikin Poems: A Personal Look at College Life” in 1996. You can also find his work in Collage\, The Decaturian\, TKE Today\, Quill & Parchment\, Distilled Lives\, and Inkwell.\n\nJim helped to start up the local group Decatur Area Poets and is on the board of directors for the Illinois State Poetry Society\, and the Historic Decatur Foundation.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-event-1-of-4/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:UPDATED Nativity at the Homestead - Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! A Nativity Display at the James Millikin Homestead\nSaturday and Sunday\, January 4th and 5th 12 pm – 4 pm\nAdmission: $5 per person; children under 12 are free. All proceeds help support the preservation of this Decatur landmark.End the Christmas season by touring a variety of nativity styles ranging from vintage to modern- all loaned by local people.You also get a last glimpse of the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the home and the display of antique Christmas tree items in the History Room.\n\nDue to the winter storm\, and to keep our visitors and volunteers safe\, we have moved Day #2 of this event to Sunday\, January 12th from 12-4 pm. Day #1 is STILL taking place January 4th\, from 12-4 pm\, so PLEASE don’t miss it!
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/nativity-at-the-homestead-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250104T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20241008T150548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T233147Z
UID:709-1735992000-1736006400@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Nativity at the Homestead - Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! A Nativity Display at the James Millikin Homestead\nSaturday and Sunday\, January 4th and 5th 12 pm – 4 pm\nAdmission: $5 per person; children under 12 are free. All proceeds help support the preservation of this Decatur landmark.End the Christmas season by touring a variety of nativity styles ranging from vintage to modern- all loaned by local people.You also get a last glimpse of the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the home and the display of antique Christmas tree items in the History Room.\n\n**Please note day 2 is moving to Sunday\, January 12th from 12-4 pm!**
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/nativity-at-the-homestead-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241221T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20241008T145457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T145457Z
UID:706-1734796800-1734807600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Cookies & Carols at the Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Homestead all dressed up for Christmas\, in the evening when the lights glow! Enjoy Christmas carols by local singers AND cookies – all for Free! (Donations always accepted!)
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/cookies-carols-at-the-homestead/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20241008T145221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T145221Z
UID:703-1733661000-1733675400@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Homestead all decked out for Christmas! This open house is FREE for everyone! Open for four hours\, you have plenty of time to visit before or after Vespers at Millikin University\, so come on by!
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/christmas-open-house-2/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240221T235441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T142631Z
UID:529-1730124000-1730131200@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:October 2024 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Homestead and visit the Oriental Rug Exhibit in the History Room! Open House admission is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over)\, Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/october-2024-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240221T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T212032Z
UID:527-1727618400-1727625600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:September 2024 Open House
DESCRIPTION:During Millikin’s Homecoming\, visit the James Millikin Homestead and explore our new exhibit in the History Room – Oriental Carpets! Open House begins at 2:00 pm. We will also have Jason Butterick\, Millikin Alumnus and JMH Board Member\, and he will be giving a special tour beginning at 2:30 pm. Jason was a James Millikin Scholar and for that program his studies were focused on Millikin history and James Millikin History. You will love his tour! \nOpen House admission is FREE for Millikin Alumni and JMH members. The Homestead is also open the general public and it is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over)\, Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/september-2024-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240826T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240221T235216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T131313Z
UID:525-1724680800-1724688000@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:August 2024 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Homestead and visit the Oriental Rug Exhibit in the History Room! Open House admission is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over)\, Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/august-2024-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240729T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240221T234957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T170113Z
UID:523-1722218400-1722268800@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:July 2024 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Homestead! Visit our new exhibit in the History Room\, “Oriental Carpets: Collecting Through the Ages.” Open House admission is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over)\, Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/july-2024-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240221T234844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T170137Z
UID:521-1719756000-1719763200@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:June 2024 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Homestead! Visit our new exhibit in the History Room\, “Oriental Carpets: Collecting Through the Ages.” Open House admission is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over)\, Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/june-2024-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240527T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240221T234703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T203726Z
UID:519-1716818400-1716825600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:May 2024 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Homestead! Open House admission is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over)\, Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/may-2024-open-house/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Millikin Homestead":MAILTO:info@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240416T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T205532Z
UID:573-1716030000-1716037200@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Week Open House
DESCRIPTION:Historic Preservation Week\nOpen House\nSaturday\, May 18th\n11:00 am to 1:00 pm\nFREE\nVisit our new Persian Carpet exhibit in our History Room!
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/historic-preservation-week-open-house/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20231104T193419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T173427Z
UID:468-1714309200-1714323600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead: 2024 Event 4 of 4
DESCRIPTION:Poetry & Art from 1-3 pm\, then an Open House from 3-5 pm! (If you purchase admission to this event\, the open house is free)\nThis is the final event in our Fine Arts at the Homestead series. $10 Admission at the door.\n\nAbout Jim Wilkerson\nJim Wilkerson is a 1996 graduate of Millikin University\, where he majored in English Writing. His work has been published in Collage\, The Decaturian\, Folio\, More Big Thoughts\, and Treasured Poems of America. He is a past member of the Red Herring Poets in Champaign-Urbana\, Illinois. He is a current member of the Illinois State Poet Society and the Academy of American Poets. In 1996 he published a book of poetry entitled Millikin Poems: A Personal Look at College Life.\n\nJim is also a board member at the James Millikin Homestead and the Historic Decatur Foundation and enjoys using his talents to help local history organizations become more visible in the community. He has a passion for ministry\, the arts\, videography\, photography\, and local history.\n\nAbout Annette Russo\nIncidentals and realizations\, like an epiphany\, are momentary. Arts attempts to grasp that space formed while writing a bio is to reflect and write lists:\n\nAssumption High\nMillikin University\nGeorge Washington University\n\nNext list:\nDistracted\, observant\, and fascinated by too much (but mostly the natural and physical world) collector\, gardener\, and rock hound who uses these as inspiration for clay\, paint and sculpture creation.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-2024-event-4-of-4/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20240416T205405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T205405Z
UID:571-1714068000-1714071600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Free & Open to the Public \n6:00 pm \nMark Sorenson will be speaking about Ida McClelland Stout\, a sculptor who grew up on Decatur’s West End.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20231104T192833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T144738Z
UID:465-1711285200-1711299600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead & Open House
DESCRIPTION:*Due to Easter being on March 31st\, our normal Open House for March will take place after the poetry & music on the 24th\, and go from 3-5 pm!\n\nPoetry & Music from 1-3 pm\, then an Open House from 3-5 pm! (If you purchase admission to this event\, the open house is free)\nThis is event #3 of our Fine Arts at the Homestead series. $10 Admission at the door.\nAbout Beth Langdon\nBeth Langdon is originally from Freeport and came to Decatur to attend Millikin University\, graduating with a degree in Biology in 1982. She then attended Northwestern University and received a degree in Physical Therapy and returned to Decatur to work. She mainly practiced Physical therapy in home care\, initially for the Visiting Nurse Association and then for St. John’s Home Care out of the St. Mary’s office. At that time she could tell you the location of every pay phone and where every back road led!\nIn 2017\, she retired and began pursuing other interests including writing. Having dabble in poetry throughout her life\, she started taking it more seriously recently\, often taking on a spiritual tone. She feels many of the poems are “inspired” and often wakes in the night with a line or two in her head and then she “just runs with it”. In 2022\, she worked with her church\, Mt. Calvary Lutheran in Decatur\, and published a book of poetry entitled\, From my Heart to Yours. Since then\, she has been writing several poems a week and has gathered enough for another book.\nShe will be sharing some poems from her book and her book to be!\n\nAbout Colleen Hillyer\nColleen Hillyer\, a Decatur native\, earned her Bachelor of Music from Millikin University\, a Master of Music from West Virginia University\, and did postgraduate coursework at Shenandoah University\, all\nwith a concentration in flute performance. She has had the privilege to study with renowned flutist\, including Mr. Jonathan Snowden (Royal Philharmonic)\, Dr. John McMurtery (NYC Opera)\, Dr. Francesca Arnone\, Mr. Bernard Goldberg (Pittsburgh Symphony)\, Dr. Francis Lapp Averitt (Maryland Symphony) and Dr. Laurie Glencross. Colleen is working on a master’s in education from the University of Mary.\nColleen teaches 5th-12th grade band and instrumental music at St. Teresa High School\, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School\, and Holy Family Catholic School in Decatur\, IL. In addition\, she is adjunct faculty at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. She is a freelance musician in Central Illinois and often performs with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. When not performing\, Colleen maintains an active flute studio\, promotes educational opportunities for kids\, serves on the Board of Directors of the\nSymphony Guild for MDSO\, is an advisor for the Millikin University and University of Illinois Chapters of Alpha Chi Omega. She is married to her husband\, Ed\, and they enjoy hanging with their dogs Avery and Sophie.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-2024-event-3-of-4/
LOCATION:James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N Pine st\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240225T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20231104T191855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T192437Z
UID:462-1708866000-1708880400@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Fine Arts Homestead - 2024 Event 2 of 4
DESCRIPTION:Poetry & Music from 1-3 pm\, then an Open House from 3-5 pm! (If you purchase admission to this event\, the open house is free)\nThis is event #2 of our Fine Arts at the Homestead series. $10 Admission at the door.\nAbout Ruth Siburt\nRuth Siburt is a lifelong Decaturite. She earned a bachelor’s graduate degree in English from the University of Illinois Springfield. A retired elementary school educator\, Siburt continues to enjoy working as a freelance writer\, novelist and poet. She is also a member of The Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators and a co-founder of Decatur Area Poets. Siburt has published in fiction\, nonfiction and poetry across many platforms from magazines and newspapers to the trade and educational fields. Her current works are Spoon Song a rhyming picture book and Spit a historical novel for Middle/YA readers. Both are from Words Matter Publishing. She also has an update of her first children’s futuristic novel Dragon Charmer from Royal Fireworks Press.\nAbout Stefanie Pansch\nStefanie Pansch is a musician by night and a cartographer by day. She has performed at a variety of occasions across Central Illinois including weddings\, church services\, high teas\, and parties. In 2022 she gave a recital as part of the Brown Bag Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield\, IL. A Decatur native\, her journey with bowed strings began at Parsons Elementary School with Mrs. Diana Rai\, and her harp journey began at the Decatur Public Library with their copy of The Harp by Roslyn Rensch. She currently studies with Julia Jamieson\, and she enjoys exploring unusual harp repertoire. She plays the violin and the cello in addition to the harp\, and she also enjoys growing orchids and doing a variety of crafts.
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-homestead-2024-event-2-of-4/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20231104T191557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T191557Z
UID:459-1706446800-1706461200@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Fine Arts at the Homestead - 2024 Event 1 of 4
DESCRIPTION:Poetry & Music from 1-3 pm\, then an Open House from 3-5 pm! (If you purchase admission to this event\, the open house is free)\nThis is event #1 of our Fine Arts at the Homestead series. $10 Admission at the door. You may also purchase a Combo Ticket for $35 and come to all four events. Purchase a combo ticket at this event\, or by mailing a SASE along with your check\, to James Millikin Homestead\, 125 N. Pine St.\, Decatur\, IL 62522.\nAbout Dr. Braniger:\nDr. Carmella J. Braniger is a Professor of English at Millikin University\, where she teaches creative writing and literature. She has published several narrative poems\, over fifty micropoems\, and more than a dozen poetry sequences. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Sycamore Review; MARGIE: The American Journal of Poetry; Modern English Tanka; Altas Poetica: A Journal of Poetry of Place in Contemporary Tanka; Ribbons; Chrysanthemums; red lights; Magnapoet; and Eucalypt. Her chapbook\, No One May Follow\, was published by Pudding House Publications in 2009. She recently served as the Distinguished Warren F. Hardy Professor of English during which she spent two years researching narrative testimony and poetry of witness as genres for processing and sharing our traumatic pasts and writing a new book of poems entitled Lax of Lilies.\nAbout the Millikin Clarinet Ensemble:\nBradley Rossbach is a sophomore music education major. His college goals are to learn as much about all kinds of music as he can\, experience many different styles of performing\, and practice teaching in and out of the classroom. In the future\, he hopes to create a band program that inspires a passion in his students for many kinds of music.\nJulia Funck is a junior clarinet performance major. She performs in a variety of ensembles including the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra\, Eidolan Woodwind Quintet\, Symphonic Wind Ensemble\, and singing in the University Choir. Julia has earned multiple achievements such as being selected for the National Music Festival\, winning the School of Music Concerto/Aria Competition\, and becoming a finalist in the Hollis Prize competition.\nVictor Lawton II is a senior clarinet performance major\, where he studies clarinet with Dr. David Cook and composition with Dr. Jeremy Brunk and Dr. Ralph Lewis. Victor has performed with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra\, Symphonic Wind Ensemble\, Eidolan Woodwind Quintet\, Jazz Band I\, and numerous chamber ensembles. In 2021 and 2023\, he was selected as a winner of the School of Music Concerto/Aria Competition where he performed as a soloist with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra.\nFor other events\, please check our website or stay tuned to our Facebook page!
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/fine-arts-at-the-homestead-2024-event-1-of-4/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240107T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T001228
CREATED:20231103T212014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T212014Z
UID:453-1704628800-1704639600@jamesmillikinhomestead.com
SUMMARY:Nativity at the Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand!\nA Nativity Display at the James Millikin Homestead 125 N. Pine Street\, Decatur\nSaturday and Sunday\, January 6th and 7th 12 pm – 3 pm\nAdmission: $5 per person; children under 10 are free. All proceeds help support the preservation of this Decatur landmark.\nEnd the Christmas season by touring a variety of nativity styles ranging from vintage to modern- all loaned by local people.\nYou also get a last glimpse of the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the home and the display of antique Christmas tree items in the History Room
URL:https://jamesmillikinhomestead.com/event/nativity-at-the-homestead/
LOCATION:IL
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